Utah League of Cities and Towns has launched its annual Why I Like My Community Essay Contest for Utah fourth and seventh graders.
Students who win the first, second, or third prize will receive a cash prize ranging from $100 to $500 and their individual schools will receive a prize ranging from $500 to $1,000.
Award winners will also be featured in a video highlighting their writing and their community during the ULCT Annual Convention for Utah’s municipal leaders.
Fourth grade essays should be between 250-450 words and seventh grade essays should not exceed 750 words. Students must reside or attend school in an incorporated Utah city, town, or metro township in good standing with ULCT.
The deadline for student essay submission is March 15, 2024. More information and a lesson plan for teachers can be found at the Utah League of Cities & Towns Youth Essay page.